Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets 40/12.5 mg

Adult dose

For patients whose blood pressure is not adequately controlled with telmisartan alone, it is taken once daily with water, regardless of meal timings. Adjustment of each component's dosage is recommended based on individual response, and direct switching from monotherapy to this medication is possible. - Telmisartan/Hydrochlorothiazide combination 40/12.5 mg is administered when blood pressure cannot be adequately controlled with telmisartan 40 mg alone. -

Child dose

This medication is not administered to children under 18 years as its safety and efficacy have not been established.

This medication should not be taken during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, as it can cause serious harm to the fetus. Patients with allergies to any component of this medication or specific liver or kidney diseases should not take this medication. Elderly patients or those with high potassium levels in the blood or impaired liver function should use this medication with special caution. Adverse effects such as dizziness, hypotension, muscle cramps, and indigestion may occur; if any unusual symptoms arise, consult a physician immediately. This medication may interact with other blood pressure medications, diuretics, or potassium supplements; therefore, it is essential to inform your healthcare provider about any other medications being used. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medication, and those planning to become pregnant should consider switching to other safer blood pressure medications. Overdosage may result in hypotension, electrolyte imbalance, etc., so seek hospital attention if symptoms appear. This medication is not recommended for children under 18 years as its safety and efficacy have not been established. Caution is advised while driving or operating machinery as dizziness may occur during use. Keep out of reach of children and do not transfer to other containers for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eyes mucosa, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, abnormal respiratory conditions accompanied by cough and fever, breathing problems, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden onset

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• diarrhea
• dry mouth
• abdominal fullness
• abdominal pain
• constipation
• indigestion
• vomiting
• gastritis
• anxiety

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture; therefore, it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1 degree Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the medication's efficacy and safety.

Appearance

White or off-white, round, biconvex tablet

Package unit

10 tablets/blister × 3